Teaching the Word Ministries (TTWM) embraces a presence-based discernment process as the posture from which we approach all relationships, partnerships and client interests.   As the above text teaches, the Church in all its dimensions (local churches, businesses, families, non-profit ministries) is made to be a discerning body, releasing and loosing the heart and mind of Christ.  When brothers and sisters in Christ agree that Christ is not only present, but also central, they receive the ability to walk in the wisdom and will of God.  Discernment is an extension of grace that allows believers to confidently make decisions that are aligned with God and then walk in their purpose, vision and mission.

From this presence-based posture, the essence of the work of TTWM is assisting organizations in the creation of healthier leadership cultures, specifically in churches, non-profit groups, and businesses. Leadership is the influence that shapes culture -- the shared attitudes, values, goals and practices of an organization or group. Whether setting the trajectory of a new organization or addressing mission drift and conflicting values within existing organizations, cultural vitality can be established.

As an outside team coming alongside leadership teams of churches, non-profits and businesses, TTWM offers objectivity, experience, wisdom and foundational insight that nurtures individual leaders and teams of leaders by diving deep into their leadership culture(s) – specifically minding the inherent assumptions and values – and bringing the presence and wisdom of Christ and His Word to the center. 

Typically, this nurturing and strengthening of leaders and leadership teams takes the shape of one or more of these dynamics: